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cmshul
07-20-2008, 03:07 PM
I've gone through PP and Life Plan and haven't been able to figure something out. Do I have to count the carbs in cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, hard cheese, etc.? I was really surprised to see that hard cheese has 1 carb and ricotta has even more.
Thanks. Annette in NJ:confused:
Rhyme'n Reason
07-20-2008, 04:07 PM
It works best if you count all carbs. Otherwise they will sneak up on you! A sprinkle of cheddar on something is pretty negligible, but cottage cheese, ricotta, etc. need to be counted for sure.
cmshul
07-20-2008, 04:12 PM
Thanks Ruth. The book has mixed messages. Annette
maxlharris
07-20-2008, 05:55 PM
The only carbs that are really debateable about counting are:
1- Eggs (each egg has 1g... some count, some don't)
2- Sugar Alcohols and other sweeteners (the claims of zero calories and no blood sugar impact are considered exaggerated by people who've looked into it... they are <1/g, and frequently <.5/g, but despite the best judgment of the FDA, <.5g != 0g.)

If there are others, I'm not sure what they are. The ones in muscle meats are pretty minimal and generally negligible. The ones in soft cheeses are generally low but non-negligible. You might get in trouble very fast with cottage/ricotta/other fresh cheeses.
cmshul
07-20-2008, 07:54 PM
OK Max. I suppose that makes sense. :cry: Thanks.
The good news is that today was the first day in months that I haven't felt hungry and craving all day.

Annette
gitfiddle
07-21-2008, 12:56 PM
Isn't it great? You would be well advised to read the labels on everything that you're not familiar with. Some processors add fillers that add carbs to some things you might not expect. For instance, I was surprised to find out that there are chain restaurants that add flour to make their omelets fluffy.
maxlharris
07-21-2008, 01:42 PM
Isn't it great? You would be well advised to read the labels on everything that you're not familiar with. Some processors add fillers that add carbs to some things you might not expect. For instance, I was surprised to find out that there are chain restaurants that add flour to make their omelets fluffy.
Pancake batter even. That's flour + sugar. Not egg-sactly the 3 egg, 4 carb bacon cheddar omelet you were thinking off.

I'm looking at you IHop.